Guidebook for Dripping Springs & surrounding Hill Country areas of interest

Michelle
Guidebook for Dripping Springs & surrounding Hill Country areas of interest

Food Scene

Great coffee! Cute little place and local fav. Live music often and serves fresh bakery items, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, smoothies, etc.
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Mazama Coffee Co
301 Mercer St
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Great coffee! Cute little place and local fav. Live music often and serves fresh bakery items, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, smoothies, etc.
Great coffee, fresh bakery items, breakfast , lunch and Thursday night bistro with local live club website for weekly menu and other events offered. Check times, opens early but closes at 3:00 p.m. most days.
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Rolling In Thyme & Dough
333 E Hwy 290
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Great coffee, fresh bakery items, breakfast , lunch and Thursday night bistro with local live club website for weekly menu and other events offered. Check times, opens early but closes at 3:00 p.m. most days.
Playground and outdoor patio eating so great for families with kids
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Flores Mexican Restaurant
2440 US-290
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Playground and outdoor patio eating so great for families with kids
Outside patio and play area for kids
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Verde's Mexican Parrilla
16018 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Outside patio and play area for kids
Walk up food truck. Excellent BBQ
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Pig Pen BBQ
301 U.S. 290
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Walk up food truck. Excellent BBQ
“Home Style” food, small but quaint. Local live music regularly and play ground for the kids.
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Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E Mercer St
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“Home Style” food, small but quaint. Local live music regularly and play ground for the kids.
Go hungry!! Cash only but they do have an ATM on site. BYOAlcohol but there is a wine/beer bar on site. Playground for kids is great especially when the wait can be awhile during peak times.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
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Go hungry!! Cash only but they do have an ATM on site. BYOAlcohol but there is a wine/beer bar on site. Playground for kids is great especially when the wait can be awhile during peak times.
Local stop for a burger, salad, chicken fried steak, etc. eat in our out on a picnic table by the playground.
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Route 12 Filling Station
31560 Ranch Rd 12
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Local stop for a burger, salad, chicken fried steak, etc. eat in our out on a picnic table by the playground.
Get a table outside and watch the sun go down! This restaurant is nestled into a cliff overlooking Lake Travis. Amazing view!!
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail
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Get a table outside and watch the sun go down! This restaurant is nestled into a cliff overlooking Lake Travis. Amazing view!!
This is a must visit even if it’s just for an appetizer or cocktail. Gorgeous hill country view and the building is constructed from materials all over the world. It sits on Camp Lucy wedding venue and the atmosphere won’t disappoint.
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Tillie's
3509 Creek Rd
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This is a must visit even if it’s just for an appetizer or cocktail. Gorgeous hill country view and the building is constructed from materials all over the world. It sits on Camp Lucy wedding venue and the atmosphere won’t disappoint.
Great pizza! They have moved location so check website for address.
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The Pizza Cave
2690 U.S. 290
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Great pizza! They have moved location so check website for address.
Great place for wine, beer and other drinks including non alcoholic, light food and great gifts.
Dos Olivos Market
12680 U.S. 290
Great place for wine, beer and other drinks including non alcoholic, light food and great gifts.
French country dining and great cocktails
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Le Vacher
136 Drifting Wind Run
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French country dining and great cocktails

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music, snack food, drinks, family friendly during certain times. This venue has changed locations. Check website for address.
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Hudson's on Mercer Street
381 Mercer St
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Live music, snack food, drinks, family friendly during certain times. This venue has changed locations. Check website for address.
Local fav serving some of their delightful concoctions daily. Great place to come sample a flight and play some corn hole. Local live music and events often, check website for times and calendar for Drpping Springs events.
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Комната дегустации водки Deep Eddy
2250 US-290
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Local fav serving some of their delightful concoctions daily. Great place to come sample a flight and play some corn hole. Local live music and events often, check website for times and calendar for Drpping Springs events.
Sister winery to Bell Springs. Quaint and really close. Trivia and local music. Check times and calendar.
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Sidecar Tasting Room
501 Old Fitzhugh Rd
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Sister winery to Bell Springs. Quaint and really close. Trivia and local music. Check times and calendar.
Stand inside for tastings then bring a glass or bottle out and enjoy this amazing view. Snacks available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Local music often, see calendar on the website.
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Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill Rd
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Stand inside for tastings then bring a glass or bottle out and enjoy this amazing view. Snacks available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Local music often, see calendar on the website.
Inside tastings and then move to the outside area for a relaxing view of the vineyard.
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Винодельня Соларо Эстейт
13111 Silver Creek Rd
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Inside tastings and then move to the outside area for a relaxing view of the vineyard.
Distillery and brewery. Restaurant and Barbeque hut on site. This place is a little gem. The outdoor area is expansive and often have live music and summer movie nights. Check calendar.
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Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh Rd
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Distillery and brewery. Restaurant and Barbeque hut on site. This place is a little gem. The outdoor area is expansive and often have live music and summer movie nights. Check calendar.
Get your boot scootin’ on with local live music. Check out the free dance lessons offered some nights. Check calendar for events.
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Mercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12
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Get your boot scootin’ on with local live music. Check out the free dance lessons offered some nights. Check calendar for events.
Our favorite local winery experience if your asking! Beautiful short drive out into the Hill Country. Gorgeous view from the patio and tastings at your table. Snacks to order or bring your own picnic. Wine tour here is a very informative and fun experience to add to your visit. We love Sam and always ask if he’s available for our tastings or tours. Very limited opening times and reservation only on Sunday’s.
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Hawk's Shadow Winery
7500 McGregor Ln
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Our favorite local winery experience if your asking! Beautiful short drive out into the Hill Country. Gorgeous view from the patio and tastings at your table. Snacks to order or bring your own picnic. Wine tour here is a very informative and fun experience to add to your visit. We love Sam and always ask if he’s available for our tastings or tours. Very limited opening times and reservation only on Sunday’s.
Beautiful property and nice selections. Now also a brewery too.
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Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs Rd
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Beautiful property and nice selections. Now also a brewery too.
A must stop, unique adventure. Sample olive oils, flavored vinegars, taste local wines, have lunch at the bistro and take home some of the Hill Country with local buys from the gift shop. Take a tour through the olive tree farm.
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Texas Hill Country Olive Company
2530 W Fitzhugh Rd
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A must stop, unique adventure. Sample olive oils, flavored vinegars, taste local wines, have lunch at the bistro and take home some of the Hill Country with local buys from the gift shop. Take a tour through the olive tree farm.
Kid friendly brewery complete with amazing playground. Local live music and treed property.
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Family Business Beer Company
19510 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Kid friendly brewery complete with amazing playground. Local live music and treed property.
Kid friendly brewery with outdoor games and beautiful property.
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Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 W
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Kid friendly brewery with outdoor games and beautiful property.
Quaint bar/lounge on historic Mercer Street. Shop on Mercer Street and stop in for a cocktail and appetizer.
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Grawlix Cocktail Lounge
332 W Mercer St
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Quaint bar/lounge on historic Mercer Street. Shop on Mercer Street and stop in for a cocktail and appetizer.
Located on our historical Mercer Street. Stop in for a locally brewed beer or have a glass of wine.
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Acopon Brewing Co.
211 W Mercer St
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Located on our historical Mercer Street. Stop in for a locally brewed beer or have a glass of wine.
Food truck on site
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Twisted X Brewing Company
23455 FM150 W
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Food truck on site
Known for their sour beers. Great atmosphere.
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Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh Rd
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Known for their sour beers. Great atmosphere.
Good beer selection and pizza truck or other food vendor. Nice property with playground for kids.
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12 Fox Beer Co
4700 W Fitzhugh Rd
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Good beer selection and pizza truck or other food vendor. Nice property with playground for kids.
Winery in the heart of Dripping Springs
Summer Revival Wine Co
665 U.S. 290
Winery in the heart of Dripping Springs

Parks & Nature

Great trails, swimming holes, and amazing views. Call and check water bacteria level in hotter weather if you intend to swim.
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Штатный парк водопадов Педерналес
2585 Park Rd 6026
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Great trails, swimming holes, and amazing views. Call and check water bacteria level in hotter weather if you intend to swim.
Small local park in Dripping Springs with community pool and two playground areas. Walk trail and sport field area.
Founders Park Road
Founders Park Road
Small local park in Dripping Springs with community pool and two playground areas. Walk trail and sport field area.
Small walk trail, sports fields, basket ball court, playground area for kids
Sportsplex Drive
Sportsplex Drive
Small walk trail, sports fields, basket ball court, playground area for kids
This place will not disappoint. A gorgeous Hill Country Drive about 12 miles outside of Fredericksburg. Plan to have a meal in Fredericksburg and shop if tome allows. Reservations needed to enter natural area but usually able to get same day.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Road 965
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This place will not disappoint. A gorgeous Hill Country Drive about 12 miles outside of Fredericksburg. Plan to have a meal in Fredericksburg and shop if tome allows. Reservations needed to enter natural area but usually able to get same day.
Local favorite swimming hole
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Jacobs Well
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Local favorite swimming hole
Great place for hiking and swimming when water is plentiful.
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Reimers Ranch Swimming Hole
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Great place for hiking and swimming when water is plentiful.
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Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404
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Reservations may be required, short hike to the pool and worth it.
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Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Reservations may be required, short hike to the pool and worth it.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun and educational history about the founders and beginning of what we call “Dripping Springs.” During “Pioneer Days” they have hands on activities for the kids.
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Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
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Fun and educational history about the founders and beginning of what we call “Dripping Springs.” During “Pioneer Days” they have hands on activities for the kids.
Indoor and outdoor pools with kids pool, exercise area, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball.
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YMCA of Austin - Springs Family Y
27216 Ranch Rd 12
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Indoor and outdoor pools with kids pool, exercise area, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball.
Located in Austin. This has to be one of the most “Keep Austin Weird” experiences. Feels like you just walked into an “I Spy” book. Call ahead and see when the owner is taking guests. He usually charges $5/adult and kids free.
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Собор Из Мусора
4422 Lareina Dr
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Located in Austin. This has to be one of the most “Keep Austin Weird” experiences. Feels like you just walked into an “I Spy” book. Call ahead and see when the owner is taking guests. He usually charges $5/adult and kids free.

Shopping

Approx 20 min drive, fun shops and food.
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Wimberley Square
Wimberley Square
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Approx 20 min drive, fun shops and food.
Outdoor mall with a theatre and restaurants .
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Галерея Хилл Кантри
12700 Hill Country Blvd
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Outdoor mall with a theatre and restaurants .
Cute boutique with shoes, clothing, decor and gifts.
Fresh Native
28101 Ranch Rd 12
Cute boutique with shoes, clothing, decor and gifts.
Local fav for clothing, jewelry and home decor. Grab a coffe at Mazama across the street and head on over. They have moved locations since this picture was taken. Store is super cute! Photo opportunity with angel wings.
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Vintage Soul
302 Mercer St
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Local fav for clothing, jewelry and home decor. Grab a coffe at Mazama across the street and head on over. They have moved locations since this picture was taken. Store is super cute! Photo opportunity with angel wings.
Adorable store loaded with all kinds of womens and men’s clothing, home,decor, jewelry and much more.
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Revel WILDE
330 W Mercer St
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Adorable store loaded with all kinds of womens and men’s clothing, home,decor, jewelry and much more.
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Starrs On Mercer
209 Mercer St
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Essentials

Now has curbside pick-up
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Now has curbside pick-up
Close by, just in case you need something.
The Home Depot
260 US-290
Close by, just in case you need something.

Neighborhoods

Belterra Village offers a variety of restaurants, fast food, Specks liquor store, Evo movie theater, Gold’s gym and Mystique Salon just to name a few.
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Belterra Village
166 Hargraves Dr
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Belterra Village offers a variety of restaurants, fast food, Specks liquor store, Evo movie theater, Gold’s gym and Mystique Salon just to name a few.